Baltimore Del. Caylin Young, charged with second-degree assault following a New Year’s Day incident, has stepped down from his role in Mayor Scott’s administration, although he remains a state elected official. Young, 38, had served as the deputy director of the Office of Equity and Civil Rights since 2021, a position he vacated last Thursday, as confirmed in a resignation announcement.
The charge against Del. Young stems from a confrontation that reportedly became physical early on the first day of the new year. As detailed by FOX Baltimore, the alleged assault occurred around 2:30 a.m. on South Charles Street. Young, engaged in a disagreement over a driving decision with the complainant, is accused of striking them in the chest with a closed fist during a vehicle stop. This action was followed by several blocks of silence from Young, even after he was confronted about the incident.
Court documents specify that Young was issued a criminal summons instead of being taken into custody. His next court appearance is scheduled for February 23. The seriousness of an assault charge, particularly for someone in Young’s previous role advocating for equity and civil rights, cannot be understated…